What is a Base64 File?
Base64 is an encoding scheme that converts binary data into ASCII text. It is used to embed binary data in JSON, XML, or URLs.
Common uses
- data URIs
- APIs
- email attachments
- embedding binary in text
Pros
- Safe for text protocols
- Widely supported
- Reversible
Cons
- ~33% size increase
- Not compression
Related tools
Try with the Assistant
Use Base64 Encoder/Decoder to work with Base64 files. Or ask the assistant what you want to do.
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